Evaluation and Benefits Management Technical Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex evaluation and benefits management projects.
• Drive strategic initiatives to grow the evaluation and benefits management business area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public sector agencies, private sector clients, and infrastructure operators.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including preparing high-quality bids and proposals.
• Direct and manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality deliverables based on best practices and the Magenta Book.
• Mentor and develop high-performing team members while promoting a culture of innovation and inclusion.

Requirements

• Extensive experience working within the evaluation field.
• Higher degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or professional membership (e.g., CIHT, TPS, or UK Evaluation Society).
• Proven expertise in theory-based and quasi-experimental evaluation design within a transport context.
• Demonstrated track record in the design and implementation of Benefits Management.
• Strong statistical and economic analysis skills, including the ability to interrogate complex datasets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK&I transport planning principles, policies, and regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of how AI platforms can assist in the execution of evaluation and benefits management projects.
• Experience navigating evaluation teams through imperfect data environments.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
• Access to career development opportunities and AECOM University.
• Technical practice networks and professional growth support.
• A range of core and personalized well-being programs.

About the Company

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. From advisory and planning to design and construction management, our global team of over 50,000 professionals works to solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver a better world.